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Lesson 23: Temporary Outline & Organize Note Cards

Outlining Skills Series • Level A • Textbook Pages 29–30

Total: 25 Points

Step 1: Note Card Labeling Key (6 Points)

Note Card 1 → Topic I
Common sense definition
Practical decisions & simplifying difficult problems.
Note Card 2 → Topic IV
Self-reliance & Goal setting
Work organization, habits & willpower.
Note Card 3 → Topic II
Specialized knowledge
Experience & continuous career learning.
Note Card 4 → Topic III
General intelligence: I.Q.
Grasping & analyzing complex concepts.
Note Card 5 → Topic I
Developing common sense
Learning from personal errors & others' successes.
Note Card 6 → Topic III
Intelligence: Verbal skills
Broad vocabularies & literacy competencies.
WHICH TRAITS DO TOP ACHIEVERS POSSESS
I. Common sense
A. What is common sense
1. Ability to make practical decisions
2. Ability to simplify difficult problems
B. How can common sense be developed
1. Learn from your own mistakes
2. Observe and learn from others' mistakes or successes
II. Specialized knowledge in their businesses
A. Knowledge gained from experience
B. Continued to learn throughout their careers
III. General intelligence
A. High I.Q.'s
1. Able to understand difficult concepts
2. Able to analyze concepts
B. Other elements of intelligence
1. Good vocabularies
2. Good reading and writing skills
IV. Self-reliance
A. Depend upon yourself to start action
B. Set goals and follow through by yourself
1. Organize your work
2. Develop good work habits
3. Exercise willpower and follow through

📝 Model 4-Paragraph Expository Report (One Paragraph per Main Topic)

Paragraph 1 (Topic I — Common Sense): Top achievers consistently exhibit practical common sense. They excel at making sound, realistic decisions and simplifying complicated situations. Common sense is not static; it is actively developed as achievers learn from their own mistakes and keenly observe the triumphs and failures of others around them.


Paragraph 2 (Topic II — Specialized Knowledge): Additionally, top performers build deep specialized knowledge within their chosen industries. This expertise does not come merely from textbooks, but is forged through hands-on experience and a relentless commitment to ongoing education throughout their working careers.

Paragraph 3 (Topic III — General Intelligence): General intellectual horsepower provides another vital foundation. High I.Q.'s enable achievers to rapidly assimilate and deconstruct demanding abstract concepts. Crucially, their intellect is reinforced by practical communication power: extensive vocabularies and sharp reading and writing abilities.


Paragraph 4 (Topic IV — Self-Reliance): Above all, high achievers demonstrate fierce self-reliance. They take personal responsibility to initiate action and set their own goals. By structuring their daily schedule, establishing robust work habits, and applying disciplined willpower, they ensure every objective is pursued to full completion.

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